INTRODUCTORY
The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri, met for
a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 18, 1998, in the Council Chamber
of the City of Columbia, Missouri. The roll was taken with the following
results: Council members HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, and
COFFMAN were present. Member JANKU was absent. The City Manager,
City Counselor, City Clerk, and various Department Heads were also present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1998, were approved
unanimously by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Ms.
Coble.

APPROVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA INCLUDING CONSENT AGENDA
Upon his request, Ms. Coble made the motion that Mr. Coffman
be allowed to abstain from voting on B137-98. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.
The agenda, including the Consent Agenda, was approved unanimously
by voice vote on a motion made by Mr. Campbell and a second by Ms. Coble.

SPECIAL ITEMS
None.

SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Hindman noted that it had recently been learned that
Boeing does not require a contract with the City for usage of the airport, and
the company had withdrawn its application for a contract.

1. Leon Steinberg - Harrier Testing at Airport
Mr. Steinberg, 9205 Clatterbuck Road, Ashland, MO, spoke on
behalf of the Advocates for Rural Peace, a group of citizens living near the
Columbia Regional Airport. Mr. Steinberg said residents do not have a problem
with the normal civilian and commercial traffic at the airport, nor is the group
anti-military. He had a petition containing approximately 1,100 signatures,
in addition to the support offered by the Tribune, the Boone County Journal,
the majority of the City Council, and an endorsement of support from the Sierra
Club and various other organizations. A letter dated March 24, 1998, which
had been circulated among City officials, verifies the allegations that high
speed, low altitude testing of the Harrier fighter jet did actually occur at
the airport last year. He said residents had been told that minimum altitudes
of 1,000 feet were maintained. Mr. Steinberg understood that the contract
would be allowed to lapse, but the Harrier fighter jets would still be free to
use the airport should Boeing so desire. Mr. Steinberg has heard that Boeing
is looking for another testing site. However, should they continue to use
the airport, he asked that the City not allow the storage of Boeing's fuel truck
at the airport, and to discontinue the practice of providing special fire protection
for the Harrier fighter jet during test flights. He read the petition which
stated citizens are opposed to the Columbia City Council passing a resolution
in May, 1998 for the renewal of the contract with Boeing Corporation for use
of the Columbia Regional Airport for testing the Harrier fighter jets, due to
the excessive noise and community disturbance thereby created. Mr Steinberg,
with the help of Representative Chuck Graham, presented the petition to the Council.
Mrs. Crockett asked of the signatures collected, how many
people lived within 10 miles of the airport. Mr. Steinberg said probably
half of them. Mrs. Crockett asked when he had last heard the Harrier. Mr.
Steinberg said it was in February, and added that he has always maintained that
the only time he hears the Harrier is when it flies over his home or is passing
in close proximity. He said it could have been hovering at the airport
and he would not have known it.

2. Mary Curry Lottes - Boeing Contract & Harrier
Testing
Mary Curry Lottes, 10201 Burnette School Road, Ashland, MO,
said residents understood the Harriers would still be allowed to land and test
because of federal funds being received for the airport. Ms. Lottes said
one of the group's representatives spoke with Boeing on Friday, and had been
told that Columbia was the only site in the United States they could test for
a variety of reasons. She added residents have never complained about the
airport or air show activities. Ms. Lottes said that Boeing is retrofitting
the planes and increasing the testing by three times the regular amount this
year. Her questions is, if Boeing is testing the Harrier's reliability
associated with the controls, the hydraulics, and engines, what would happen
if these are not operating properly. She is also concerned about the recent
radar outages and the fact that the cause for the outages seems to be nonexistent. Ms.
Lottes said the testing should be done at a military base. She asked that
Missouri Revised Statute, Chapter 305, be enforced which would establish a monitor. She
said until this issue is resolved, residents would like to see the flight schedule. Ms.
Lottes also suggested that Boeing give neighboring residents a mental health
tax for what they have been subjected to, and perhaps donate some money for the
library or the schools.

3. Karen and Dale Wesselmann - Boeing Contract & Harrier
Testing
Karen Wesselmann, 8881 E. Clatterbuck Road, Ashland, MO, said
she has been very supportive of the military all of her life -- her father being
retired military. In addition, she had considered a career in the military
but had decided that was not what she wanted for her family because she wanted
her children to be able to grow up in a stable location with a peaceful environment. Because
of the testing occurring over her home, she felt as though her choice had been
taken away. She chose to marry a farmer so they could have a quiet, peaceful
life, and now suddenly she felt as though they were being invaded by the military
because of the Harrier jets. Ms. Wesselmann said her children have been
terrorized by the noise and she is still seeing the affects of it. She
spoke about her children screaming and having nightmares, and it has been a very
intense experience for them. She read excerpts from a study she read in
Psychological Science 1998. It provides the definitive evidence that chronic
noise from low flying jets can significantly affect the health of children. Ms.
Wesselmann reported she also has concerns about safety. She said if a crash were
to occur, she seriously questioned whether or not adequate support could be provided.
Mrs. Crockett asked Ms. Wesselmann if the cargo planes or
the Lear jets bother her children. Ms. Wesselmann responded these did not
bother her kids before the Harrier jets arrived, but since the testing, they
get scared when there is any kind of a plane until they realize it is not the
same intense noise. She said it had only been with the Harrier jets that
the children screamed uncontrollably.
Mayor Hindman asked if the noise was just from the low flying
airplanes or if it was from the hovering. Ms. Wesselmann said she had never
had planes hover over her property. She said it is the low flying, strafing
runs. She said the Harriers literally go over her house top, just barely
clearing the tree tops. Mayor Hindman asked how often this occurs. Ms.
Wesselmann said there were times when it would happen almost every day of the
week, and then there might be several weeks where there would be nothing.

4. Karen Prins - Harrier - Boeing Contract
Karen Prins, 9205 Clatterbuck, Ashland, MO, thanked the Council
for giving residents the opportunity to express their concerns. She said
the area had become very populated and, in addition to farmers, there are many
people living in south Boone County who are self-employed, people who work nights
and sleep during the day, mothers with small children, and the elderly. She
understood that although there would not be a contract, the FAA has indicated
that landing and take-off of government planes is allowed. She said there
is no indication that testing would be allowed. She did not believe the
military has any business testing the planes at a rural community regional airport. Ms.
Prins stated these military jets should be testing at a military base.
Mayor Hindman suggested that a summary of the comments be
forwarded to Boeing.

PUBLIC HEARINGSB141-98 Approving a revision to the C-P Development
Plan for the Milo H. Walz Home Furnishing Center.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
approval of this request for a 12 foot height increase on an existing freestanding
sign.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Marilyn Gaeth, an attorney with offices at 1103 E. Broadway,
spoke on behalf of Blattner Furniture, Inc., the property owner. Ms. Gaeth
distributed pictures of the existing sign from different locations. She
said the signage is needed to attract customers because of the store's location
from the road.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mrs. Crockett said she had no problem with granting the extension
of height for the sign. She said she visited the site, and the sign could
not be seen because of the cedar trees. She did not think trees should
be cut down in order for the sign to be seen.
Mayor Hindman agreed that it is difficult to see the sign.
B141-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:

B142-98 Rezoning property at 21 Fourth Avenue
from District R-2 to District O-P.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck noted that this property is located on the northwest
corner of Fourth and Grand. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval. He said any external changes to either the structure or the area
around the building would have to be submitted as a development plan to the Council.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
Joanne Rainey, property owner, said the members of the Child
Care Team of the Health Report Card Project had said Columbia has a shortage
of infant, night, and special needs care, in addition to a lack of licensed child
care in central Columbia. She said her day care is located in central Columbia
and would have infant and night care available. She met with the neighborhood
association and they are supportive of the rezoning request.
Ms. Coble complimented Ms. Rainey on the way she had gone
about this project.
Pat Kelly, 1007 Grand Avenue, President of the Ridgeway Neighborhood
Association, said the Association had discussed the Rainey proposal at their
most recent meeting and the issue had been unanimously approved by all members
present. Mayor Hindman thanked the neighborhood for their interest.
Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
B142-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:

(A) Annexation of property located on the
east side of State Route KK, south of Mill Creek.

Item A was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this 50 acre tract of land is contiguous
to the recently annexed University property. The request has been reviewed
by the various departments of the City, and County agencies have been notified
of the request.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hindman noted that a related ordinance would be introduced
this evening.

(B) Annexation of property located on the
south side of New Haven Road, east of the City limits.

Item B was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this approximate 33 acre tract of land owned
by the U.S. Government is contiguous to the recently annexed University property. It
contains the research facility operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Again,
all the reviews had been made and the proper County agencies had been notified
of the request.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hindman said that no action was required and added that
an ordinance would be introduced.

(C) Annexation of property located on the
east side of Scotts Boulevard, south of Hinkson Creek.

Item C was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this 94 acre tract is located in southwest
Columbia. There is an associated rezoning application that will be introduced
this evening requesting that 14 acres be zoned C-P, and the remaining 80 acres
be zoned R-1. He noted that this is the Baurichter property, and the City
had purchased part of the farm for a buffer along the MKT Trail several years
ago.
Mr. Kruse asked if the section of road along this property
is being improved. Mr. Patterson said the County has a road improvement
project. Mr. Kruse said it looked as though the road is being brought up
to arterial standards. Mr. Beck said Vawter School Road is also up for
improvement, which will establish an outer loop around the City.
Mayor Hindman opened the public hearing.
There being no comments, Mayor Hindman closed the public hearing.

(D) Annexation of property located on the
east side of Grant Lane, south of City limits.

Item D was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this 10 acre tract of land in southwest
Columbia is now zoned for single family. He said the applicant would like
for it to remain single family after it is annexed into the City.
Mayor Hindman opened the Public Hearing.
James Lane, 2608 Grant Lane, owns property adjacent to the
proposed annexation. He said residents have talked, as individuals and
as groups, to the developer and have not received much flexibility on what is
planned. Residents are concerned that if the applicants receive the R-1
zoning, a substantial portion of trees on the tract would be destroyed. Currently,
the property is heavily forested and is the site of an old nursery. Mr.
Lane said the R-1 zoning would not put any requirements on the developer on what
he can and cannot do. He said residents would prefer a different type of
zoning be designated.
Mayor Hindman asked if residents are primarily concerned about
the R-1 zoning. Mr. Lane said they were. Mayor Hindman said the permanent
zoning would be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Campbell also noted
that in addition to annexing the property and establishing R-1 zoning, before
development could occur, a preliminary plat would have to be submitted to the
Council. That provides another chance for the neighbors to have input.
Mr. Campbell noted that he is meeting with the neighborhood
group next Monday evening. He understood that the question is whether an
R-1 PUD would be more controlled. Mr. Lane said that had been something
residents had asked the developer to consider.
Mrs. Crockett asked if the density would be higher in a PUD
than in R-1. Mr. Patterson said the density of a residential PUD would
be set by the Council. Mr. Kruse said it could mean more dwelling units. Mayor
Hindman said the dwellings could also be closer together, but with more green
space.
Mr. Patterson said Mr. Lane was incorrect when he said there
would be no control over the development as a land disturbance permit is required
for the final plat in an R-1 or any other zone. He said that would protect
any climax forests that may be present.

(E) Revisions to the plans for a skateboard
facility in Cosmo Park.
Item E was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the Council set aside $39,000 during
budget discussions toward a skateboard park. He said since that time, the
Cosmopolitan Luncheon Club has indicated they would donate $25,000 toward a project
on the north end of the runway, either as an expansion or more permanent facilities
to the skateboard park. He said the staff had prepared a proposal which
the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed.
Since the Council approved the original proposal last December,
Mr. Hood said the staff had been continuing to work with a group of skateboard
enthusiasts on the final plans and construction documents. He said they
had expressed some concern about the staff's plans to construct many of the individual
features in the park out of wood or steel, and requested that concrete be considered
instead. The staff response had been that the budget is very limited to
approach it from that manner. Mr. Hood reported the group then visited
with the Cosmo Club, and out of those discussions came this potential donation. Mr.
Hood said the overall size of the facility has not changed for the skateboard
portion of the project. The Cosmo Club expressed an interest in expanding
the area to include facilities for roller hockey. About two years ago,
Mr. Hood said the Club purchased a portable rink that can be set-up on paved
areas for roller hockey, but they have had trouble pinpointing an ideal location
for such a facility. He explained that Cosmo Club asked if the portable
rink could be included in the skateboard project. This would simply be
a paving project where an area approximately 100 feet by 200 feet would be paved. He
said the portable rink would be used in the facility. If Council wishes
to proceed with the project, Mr. Hood said the goal is to begin construction
this summer, with completion anticipated some time in the fall.
Ms. Coble asked if the proposed 101 parking spaces were in
accordance with a standard. Mr. Hood said the skateboard facility and the
roller hockey area is in a portion of the old concrete runway for the airport. He
said this area had been used for overflow parking when there are large events
in the park. About 72 of these spaces would be lost. Mr. Hood added
that parking is not part of this project at this point. He anticipated
additional parking would be added in the future -- possibly at least 100 spaces.
While the concrete is more desirable, Ms. Coble asked if there
was enough flexibility given the space to have any different types of obstacles
or courses. Mr. Hood said the concrete would obviously be permanent and
flexibility would be lost. From a liability and a safety point of view,
staff believed the concrete to be preferable. Ms. Coble asked if there
would still be some potential for cordoning off part of the new parking should
there be a desire for exhibition space. Mr. Hood thought that would be
a possibility.
Mrs. Crockett thanked the Cosmopolitan Club.
Eric Wiggin, 1306 Anthony, said he believed the changes would
really help promote the park. With the Cosmo Club willing to donate more
money, that shows there is significant community support. He said it is
a bonus to add the roller hockey rink. Mr. Wiggin reported there is a huge
segment of the population that participates in inline skating, and the more people
the park would appeal to, the more it would be used and be an overall success.
Mr. Kruse seconded Mrs. Crockett's appreciation and said the
Cosmo Club is a tremendous asset to this community. He also congratulated
the skateboard task force for their tenacity and their willingness to work hard
on the issue. He said this group had accomplished an incredible thing in
a very short period of time.
Mr. Kruse made the motion that the revisions be approved. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.

OLD BUSINESSB137-98 Authorizing an agreement with Ameren/UE
for transmission service at Sikeston Plant.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that the original contract the City has
with UE is expiring. The Water and Light staff has been working on a new
contract, and the good news is that the proposed contract will save the City
about $537,000 per year. He said it has been reviewed by the Water and
Light Advisory Board.
Mr. Malon pointed out that staff had worked very closely with
Associated Electric Coop to find out if the City might be eligible for some credits
that would lower the transmission cost. He said computer models were run,
and the company finally told the City they could not come down to the price that
Ameren/UE offered. Mr. Malon said with Council approval, the new rate by
Ameren/UE would go into effect June 1. A five year term had been requested.
Mr. Campbell asked how the new agreement would compare with
the past contract. Mr. Malon said it was difficult to give a real comparison
because the Sikeston project costs are currently changing dramatically due to
the conversion to Powder River Basin coal, and the energy cost is dropping. That
meant the City would load it much more than has been done in the past. He
said the losses are directly proportional to the load. Mr. Malon said he
showed the current cost at $1.2 million and the cost dropping to $900,000, which
is about a $300,000 decrease. If the City continued with the old contract
and loaded up the Sikeston project the way load occurs today, actual costs would
probably be closer to $1.5 million.
B137-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. ABSTAINING: COFFMAN. Bill
declared enacted, reading as follows:

B143-98 Amending Chapter 14 of the Code to
set speed limits on the west outer road along west side of StateRoad
163 at 35 MPH.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said this is a roadway under state jurisdiction. He
said a joint study had been done by the Department of Transportation staff and
the Public Works staff, and the recommendation is to change the speed limit from
45 MPH to 35 MPH.
Mayor Hindman said this outer road runs in front of Rock Bridge
High School, and consists of two lanes with no shoulders or sidewalks. He
said this is an example of why the City needs to continue to work on the problem
of development along secondary roads and requiring the installation of pedestrian
ways. He said this is a dangerous situation that really should not exist. Reducing
the speed limit, he felt, made a lot of sense, but said it was far from the solution.
Mr. Kruse said this is a great location for one of the alternative
sidewalks. Mayor Hindman agreed, but said he did not know what the right-of-way
possibilities were. Mr. Kruse said it might be a good enhancement project. Mayor
Hindman reported this is an example of why the City needed to work on current
policies and try to prevent something like this from happening in the future.
B143-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:

B144-98 Amending Chapter 27 of the Code to
require prorating of the monthly charge for water and electricutility
service fees.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said it is intended to make this service effective
with the first billing in June.
Mr. Malon explained that the new computer system allows monthly
fixed charges to be prorated. He said if a resident moves on the 15th of
the month, they will receive a fixed charge bill for 15 days instead of 30 days.
Mr. Coffman said this is a great service and appreciates the
City's computers are finally sophisticated enough that this kind of accuracy
and fairness could be implemented into the billing system. He thought it
would increase the confidence people have in our local utility.
Henry Lane, 1816 E. Broadway, said this service should have
been administered a long time ago. He stated this will solve the problem
for the future, but the problem now is about the past. He added that people
should have the opportunity to apply for a refund. He noted he has been
the only person to receive a refund of an overcharge. Mr. Lane volunteered
his services to assist with the refunding, and he has already filled out a form
through the Office of Volunteer Services to do just that. He said if the
City continues to keep raising charges, it is only fair to give citizens the
opportunity to get a refund on overcharges.
Mayor Hindman said the City had been looking into whether
or not refunds could be given. He thanked Mr. Lane for his interest.
Mr. Campbell thanked Mr. Lane for calling the matter to the
Council's attention.
B144-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:

B145-98 Amending Chapter 27 of the Code as
it pertains to seasonal water and electric charges.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Malon explained that there are rates that change seasonally,
with electric heating being the prime charge where a customer's full electric
bill is charged as a residential customer in the summer months, and for the eight
remaining months the customer is charged the electric heat rate. He explained
how the new computer software would calculate the figures to make them exact.
Mrs. Crockett asked if all bills would be computed this way. Mr.
Malon said only those on seasonal rates would be computed like this, and anyone
on a regular residential rate would never know the difference.
B145-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follows:

B146-98 Amending Chapter 22 of the Code as
it relates to charges for sewage service.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Before the election in November for the wastewater $18.9 million
bond issue, Mr. Beck said it was explained to the public that in order to finance
the bond, the City would have to establish a series of rate increases. He
reported the first increase of 3% is set for June of this year. For an
average homeowner, this computes to an increase of approximately thirty cents
per month.
B146-98 was given third reading with the vote recorded as
follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN, COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING
NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bill declared enacted, reading
as follow:

CONSENT AGENDA
The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions were
read by the Clerk.

B135-98 Vacating a sanitary sewer easement.B136-98 Accepting conveyances for sewer, street
and utility purposes.B138-98 Accepting grant of easement for water
and electric purposes from Casey's Marketing Company.B139-98 Accepting conveyance for utility purposes
from John W. and Renate S. Brady and Francis C. Cline.B140-98 Accepting various conveyances for utility
purposes.R106-98 Setting a public hearing: construction
of a 16-inch water main serving Ewing Industrial Park, Plat 2 andproviding
for payment for differential costs above those to install a 12-inch water
main.R107-98 Setting a public hearing: replacement
and relocation of the water mains along Elm Street, from HittStreet
to Ninth Street.R108-98 Setting a public hearing: voluntary
annexation of property located at the western terminus of KeeganCourt.R109-98 Setting a public hearing: Oakland Park
Swimming Pool renovation.

The bills were given third reading and the resolutions
were read with the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO
ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Bills declared enacted and resolutions
declared adopted, reading as follows:

NEW BUSINESS
R110-98 Authorizing a contract of obligation with the Missouri Department
of Natural Resources to satisfy requirements for a financial assurance
instrument in applying to operate the landfill.

The bill was given second reading by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck said the City is obligated to keep financial assurance with DNR
since we operate a landfill. He explained should the City not follow through
on the proper closure or post-closure of a landfill, this agreement would allow
the state to deduct financial resources from the City to cover the amount needed. Mr.
Beck said the City would be putting up an obligation of $16,474,073.00.
Mayor Hindman asked if the City collects money to put in an escrow account
to cover the agreement. Mr. Beck said the City has done so for a number
of year.
The vote on R110-98 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:

R111-98 Authorizing an agreement with Central MO Counties Human Development
Corporation to provide to the corporation HOME funds to construct two duplexes
on Hanover Boulevard.

The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this provides for the usage of $144,650 of federally
allocated money that is earmarked to the City by way of HOME funds. Two
additional units for the disabled will be constructed at this location.
The vote on R111-98 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:

R112-98 Authorizing an agreement with Enterprise Development Corporation
for the Home Ownership Assistance Program.

The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this agreement is the continuation of a program
for which funds were allocated in the budget. He said adoption would authorize
the agreement.
The vote on R112-98 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:

R113-98 Approving the revised preliminary plat of Victoria South Subdivision.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that this is an approximate 21 acre tract of land in
which 45 single family lots are planned. He said a wastewater pre-annexation
agreement has been signed.
Mayor Hindman asked if this request would have gone through Planning and
Zoning if the property had been located in the City. Mr. Hancock said it
would. Mayor Hindman understood the Commission's review is not necessary
when there is a pre-annexation agreement. Mr. Beck explained that the request
goes through County Planning and Zoning and then City Council, but not the City's
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hancock said the agreement did not
call for that level of review. Mayor Hindman suggested that the minutes
of the County Planning and Zoning meeting be sent to the Council when these plats
are reviewed by the City Council. Mr. Beck said staff would try to make
that part of the procedure.
Mrs. Crockett asked if JCIC has control over the names of the streets. Mr.
Hancock said they do not have control over the names, but their input is sought. He
said there had been a question about one of the names, but apparently an agreement
had been reached. Mrs. Crockett said there were a few others she was not
sure she could pronounce if she had to call 911.
Ms. Coble said it seemed as though there are two names for one street. Also,
there is some question about the mid-point interconnection. She said it
was not identified as to which of the three streets it would be. Ms. Coble
asked where the top of the plat might connect and if there had been any discussion
about what was directly to the north. Mr. Hancock said it would simply
stub into unsubdivided ground. Regarding the one street having two names,
Mr. Hancock explained that one of the streets intersects the other. He
pointed out that streets are not named by preliminary plats, but in this case,
names were submitted in order to get early comments.
Mr. Kruse asked how far south this property is from the city limits. Mr.
Hancock thought it was probably one-half to three-quarters of a mile from the
City limits. It was suggested that the plat locator map include the distance
to the city limits.
Mayor Hindman assumed this plat would have all of the sidewalks and services
that would be required in the City. Mr. Hancock said it would depend upon
the requirements agreed to in the annexation agreement.
Mrs. Crockett asked Mr. Hancock if he was comfortable with the street layout. Mr.
Hancock replied he was.
Regarding the sidewalks, Mr. Beck said he did not recall there being any
exceptions in this case and, had there been any, it would have been pointed out
in the memo. It was noted that sidewalks are not identified on preliminary
plats. Mr. Beck said in the future, any pre-annexation agreements would
be part of the information sent to the Council.
The vote on R113-98 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:

R114-98 Approving the preliminary plat of Stoneridge, Phase 2, a major
subdivision.
The resolution was read by the Clerk.
Mr. Beck explained that 50 R-1 lots are being proposed for this 50 acre
tract. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval.
Mayor Hindman noted in reading the minutes, there had been a discussion
about sidewalks between the cul-de-sacs. He said the developer had declined
to put them in. Mr. Hancock said that was correct. With the School
District's announcement about cutting back on transportation, Mayor Hindman felt
it would be in the best interest of the students to have sidewalks. He
explained that the School District measures the distance that a student is from
the school by the route that a car has to take rather than the pedestrian distance
from the school. He said when cul-de-sacs are not connected by some type
of pedestrian way, the only way one could get to the school would be to use the
car route -- which would be significantly further than it would be if the cul-de-sacs
were connected. He said it would have an enormous savings for the schools
in the long run to have pedestrian circulation every block or so. This
could be accomplished by connecting the cul-de-sacs together. Mayor Hindman
explained that although there is no mandatory policy on it, he would like to
see it on the final plat in this particular case.
Mr. Kruse said the Council had received a staff report on interconnections. Mayor
Hindman said that was true, but no action was taken to make it mandatory in the
hopes that there would be voluntary compliance.
Mrs. Crockett said many people move to a cul-de-sac because they are quiet
and there is less traffic. Mayor Hindman said there would not be additional
traffic. Mrs. Crockett said if there is a pedestrian accessway, there would
be an increase in bicycles and people in the area.
Mr. Kruse thought if the Council required the accessway, there would be
a lot of new creative thinking in terms of how the streets, lots, and sidewalks
are laid out. He said it is assumed the connections would be a pedestrian
way between two houses, but he thought cul-de-sacs would be laid out differently
to accommodate privacy.
Mr. Campbell said he understood what was being said, but noted there are
also cul-de-sacs to the west that are not shown on the map. He asked if
the Council is going to require connections in all different directions. Mayor
Hindman asked if there are cul-de-sacs to the west. Mr. Campbell said it
had already been platted, but not built. Mayor Hindman asked if the plat
had been approved. Mr. Campbell said it had, and asked as a policy, which
ones should be connected. Mayor Hindman said that would be one of the things
staff would have to help determine. He would be inclined to connect as
many cul-de-sacs as possible.
Mr. Campbell said he agreed in principle, but thought the Council should
look at how the whole neighborhood is laid out because if there is some commercially
zoned property in the area, the walking traffic is more likely to go down the
pedestrian ways to the shopping area.
Mrs. Crockett felt the issue would take care of itself. She said
if people want to buy on a cul-de-sac and they find out that their child has
to walk two to three miles to school, they would have to decide if they wanted
to buy a home closer to the school so the child would not have to walk so far. She
said maybe then the developers, if homes on cul-de-sacs do not sell, will possibly
connect cul-de-sacs in some way or another.
Ms. Coble pointed out that the City has seen many changes in neighborhood
designs and plats. She said what is proposed is a classic example of the
new love of cul-de-sacs. She did not know that would always hold true in
the future. Ms. Coble thought that is a good reason to look at some interconnections
and sidewalks. She stated this is less about neighborhoods and, in the
future, it might be more important to have some pedestrian ways through neighborhoods.
Don Stohldrier, 4016 Glen Eagle, owner and developer of the tract, offered
to ask any questions. Mayor Hindman asked how he felt about connecting
the cul-de-sacs. Mr. Stohldrier said he respected the Council's opinion
and understood the concerns; however, his personal view and the views of people
he spoke to is that people buy on cul-de-sacs because of privacy issues. He
said this subject had been approached in another subdivision, and they had been
told, overwhelmingly, that residents who live on cul-de-sacs do not want people
walking between homes. Residents felt it is a security risk and do not
want it. Anyone he has ever talked to about it has been dead set against
the pedestrian access. Mr. Stohldrier said he hoped the Council would do
a study on the issue before making any kind of a mandatory requirement.
Ms. Coble asked Mr. Stohldrier if he thought there might be an interesting
parallel that could be drawn between the absolute opposition to greenbelts or
trails, and the fact that now it has been determined that these amenities actually
increase the property value of homes and businesses. Mr. Stohldrier did
not know that he had every heard anybody complain of a greenbelt or a trail that
ran through a common area. He did not know of anyone that was excited about
a greenbelt or a trail running next to their house.
Mr. Kruse said he had one and he was very excited about it. Mr. Stohldrier
said everyone was entitled to their own opinion, but the people he had talked
to would not be excited about it in a good way.
Mr. Kruse suggested adding the issue to the potential list of retreat topics.
The vote on R114-98 was recorded as follows: VOTING YES: HINDMAN,
COBLE, CROCKETT, CAMPBELL, KRUSE, COFFMAN. VOTING NO: NO ONE. ABSENT: JANKU. Resolution
declared adopted, reading as follows:
The following bills were introduced by the Mayor, unless otherwise indicated,
and all were given first reading:
B147-98 Voluntary annexation of property located on the east side of State
Route KK, south of Mill Creek; establishing permanent zoning in District
R-1.

B148-98 Voluntary annexation of property located on the south side of New
Haven Road, east of the City limits.

B149-98 Voluntary annexation of property located on the east side of Scotts
Boulevard, south of Hinkson Creek; establishing permanent zoning in Districts
C-P and R-1.

B150-98 Voluntary annexation of property located on the east side of Grant
Lane, south of City limits; establishing permanent zoning in District R-1.

B151-98 Accepting conveyances for water utility purposes.
B152-98 Authorizing the construction of 16-inch water main serving the Ewing
Industrial Park, Plat 2; providing payment for the differential cost; appropriating
funds.

B153-98 Authorizing replacement and relocation of the water mains along
Elm Street, from Hitt Street to Ninth Street; determining work will be done
by city employees.

B154-98 Appropriating funds to pay for legal and other fees and the dissolution
election costs for the Water District No. 2 lawsuit and merger.

B155-98 Amending Chapter 27 of the Code relating to water service for fire
protection and fire protection facilities.

B156-98 Amending Chapter 6 of the Code relating to swimming pools.
B157-98 Amending Chapter 29 of the City Code to establish an historic preservation
overlay district.

B158-98 Confirming the contract of Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. for construction
of improvements at Columbia Regional Airport.

B159-98 Authorizing agreement with Columbia School District for the development
of Grant School playground; appropriating funds.

B162-98 Imposing a moratorium on new live adult entertainment businesses.

REPORTS AND PETITIONS
A) Boeing Airport Agreement.
Mr. Beck explained that after discussions and review with representatives
of Boeing, it had been indicated that Columbia is the only city in which an agreement
was established. In addition, Boeing has withdrawn their request to extend
the agreement.
Mayor Hindman proposed that a packet be compiled and sent to Boeing containing
the comments heard earlier this evening, along with letters that have been received
and a copy of the petition. He thought the company should be aware of the
public input. Mr. Beck agreed that this information should be sent to Boeing.
Mrs. Crockett reported that she had three individuals who came to her office
and indicated their support of the Harrier testing. Since being on the
Council, she noted that any time repairs have been made at the airport, 90% of
those costs have been paid for by the FAA. She said an airport is an airport
and there would always be noise. Mrs. Crockett said as Columbia grows,
she thought the airport would continue to grow. She had no problem with
sending a packet to Boeing.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that a packet be put together and sent to
Boeing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coble and approved unanimously by
voice vote.

B) Transfer of Funds Request.
Report accepted.

C) Street Closure Request.
Mr. Beck explained the street closure request for the 40th Annual Art in
the Park celebration submitted by the Columbia Art League.
Mr. Campbell made the motion that the request be approved as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Crockett and approved unanimously by voice vote.

D) Proposed Revision to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Day Care Establishments
in R-2 as a Conditional Use.

Mr. Beck said if the Council concurred with the recommendation, the
next step would be to have a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning
Commission, who would then report back to the Council.
Ms. Coble made the motion that the revisions be forwarded to the Commission. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously by voice vote.

E) Attendant Care Policy.
Mr. Beck said a question had come up regarding an attendant policy for
board and commission members. Questions may arise regarding relatives as
attendants, but he thought these issues could be specified in the City's Administrative
Rules. Mr. Beck explained that when the Disabilities Commission was formed,
this had been the first issue to be reviewed so a recommendation could be submitted
to the Council. If the Council is in agreement with the Commission's recommendation,
a motion could be made authorizing the same attendant care travel expense policy
for non-employees permitting travel on City business as it applies to City employees.
Mayor Hindman made the motion that the same attendant care travel expense
policy for non-employees authorized to travel on City business be permitted as
it applies to City employees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coble
and approved unanimously by voice vote.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Upon receiving the majority vote of the Council, the following individuals
were appointed to the following boards and commissions:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Plemmons, Gail J., 17 Aldeah, Ward 1 - term to expire 1/1/99

COMMENTS OF THE COUNCIL, STAFF, AND PUBLIC
Ms. Coble said she had been told by many people that they are having difficulty
getting to work at off hours when public transportation does not run. These
individuals used to rely on cab service that is no longer available.
Ms. Coble made the motion that the staff be directed to prepare a report
to see what types of alternative transportation, or what uses of public transportation
could be made available to address the fact that taxi service has been reduced
significantly in the City -- particularly in the First Ward. Further, to
see if it is something that could be addressed with the Chamber, REDI, and others
to determine if it is business conditions, or what might be done in terms of
public transportation resources. She asked for a report outlining options
or possible solutions that would be available.
Mayor Hindman said he had received several calls about something happening
to the taxi service. He thought it would be a good idea to look into it.
The motion made by Ms. Coble was seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Mr. Campbell said he had recently received a number of calls concerning
tree trimming in his Ward. He said one group had proposed undergrounding
their utilities. He thought that is something that should be encouraged
if at all possible.
Mr. Campbell made the motion that the staff be directed to prepare a report
that would look into neighborhood improvement districts, and how this could be
made amenable to residents who want to avoid tree trimming by undergrounding
the utilities. He further motioned that the report be added to the retreat
agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Hindman and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Mr. Kruse said earlier in the evening, the Council spoke about the need
for better pedestrian accessibility on the outer road at the south Providence
corridor area. He said it just occurred to him that with the AC improvement
and the improvement at the intersection of Nifong and Providence, he thought
sidewalk alternatives are being considered for the crossing. Mr. Beck said
he had just received a report on it, but had not had a chance to look at the
estimated cost at that intersection. Mr. Kruse knew it would be a tricky
situation to plan for pedestrians, but he still agreed with the Mayor that it
is very important to figure out a way to do so. Mr. Kruse thought while
at the same time, a plan for additional pedestrian accessibility along the outer
road should tie into this project as well -- perhaps extending from Carter Lane
to Rock Bridge High School.
Mr. Kruse made the motion that staff be directed to look at options for
pedestrian/bicycle ways along that corridor. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Hindman and approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mayor Hindman commented that he is delighted to note that construction
is beginning on the Bear Creek Trail. He said it would be a terrific amenity
to the north side of town.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,